The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls - Their Significance For Understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity (Paperback)

The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in caves near the Dead Sea fifteen miles east of Jerusalem between 1947 and 1956, include the oldest existing biblical manuscripts and the remarkable texts of the purist Jewish community at Qumran. The discovery of the Scrolls has added dramatically to our understanding of the varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus and the rise of Christianity, but has also prompted heated debate about the nature of these religions. As the monumental task of transcribing and translating the Dead Sea Scrolls is finally completed, people around the world are taking stock of the significance of these ancient documents.;In The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls, two of the world's leading experts reveal the complete and fascinating story in all its detail: the amazing discovery, the intense controversies, and the significant revelations. This comprehensive, up-to-date guide is the definitive introduction to all aspects of the scrolls, including their teachings, the community that created them, the world of Judaism, the origins of Christianity, our understanding of Jesus and the New Testament. Featuring photos of the original texts, the sites and the scholars who deciphered t

General

Imprint:	T. & T. Clark
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2005
First published:	July 2005
Authors:	Peter Flint • James VanderKam
Dimensions:	231 x 184 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
ISBN-13:	978-0-567-08468-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
LSN:	0-567-08468-X
Barcode:	9780567084682

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